Electrical Engineering Manager

University of Portsmouth; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous leave

Flexible working

Staff discounts

Staff car parking

Training and development

Job summary

The University of Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Manager to lead the electrical infrastructure for a diverse estate. You will ensure safety, compliance and resilience of buildings in support of students, staff, teaching and research.

Reporting to the Strategic Maintenance Manager, you will oversee statutory compliance, planned and reactive maintenance, and manage major and minor works contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance leadership and governance.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical maintenance across a diverse university estate.
• Oversee statutory compliance, planned and reactive maintenance, and safe systems of work.
• Procure and supervise electrical maintenance contracts and minor works projects.
• Act as Electrical Authorised Person and Low Voltage Approved Person.

Job description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Maintenance Manager to provide specialist leadership and assurance for the University’s electrical infrastructure, helping to ensure that our buildings remain safe, compliant, resilient and fit for purpose in support of our students, staff, teaching and research.

Reporting to the Strategic Maintenance Manager and leading the Electrical Operations Manager, you will play a key role within our Strategic Maintenance Team. You will provide authoritative technical leadership across a diverse University estate, overseeing statutory compliance, planned and reactive electrical maintenance, electrical safe systems of work, asset condition and long-term maintenance planning.

You will lead and manage the procurement, delivery and performance of electrical maintenance contracts and minor works projects, working closely with contractors, consultants, University colleagues and other Estates teams. As the University's Electrical Authorised Person and Low Voltage Approved Person, you will have an important role in maintaining effective electrical governance, engineering standards and safe systems of work.

If you are looking for an opportunity to take technical ownership, influence how a complex estate is maintained and developed, and make a visible contribution to the University's ambitious future, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 08 and 09 December 2026.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Michael Cooper - Strategic Maintenance Manager at [e-mail] or Tel: [phone].

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.

Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.

Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.

Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.

Staff car parking and discounted public travel.

Excellent training and development opportunities.

Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.

Discounted learning.

Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

Salary Information:

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Electrical Engineering Manager

Company: University of Portsmouth

Salary: £46,970 to £57,666 a year

Hours: Full‑time

Location: Portsmouth, PO1 2UP

Working pattern: On‑site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Nov 2026

Closing date: 23 Nov 2026

Summary

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south‑east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Maintenance Manager to provide specialist leadership and assurance for the University’s electrical infrastructure, helping to ensure that our buildings remain safe, compliant, resilient and fit for purpose in support of our students, staff, teaching and research.

Reporting to the Strategic Maintenance Manager and leading the Electrical Operations Manager, you will play a key role within our Strategic Maintenance Team. You will provide authoritative technical leadership across a diverse University estate, overseeing statutory compliance, planned and reactive electrical maintenance, electrical safe systems of work, asset condition and long‑term maintenance planning.

You will lead and manage the procurement, delivery and performance of electrical maintenance contracts and minor works projects, working closely with contractors, consultants, University colleagues and other Estates teams. As the University’s Electrical Authorised Person and Low Voltage Approved Person, you will have an important role in maintaining effective electrical governance, engineering standards and safe systems of work.

If you are looking for an opportunity to take technical ownership, influence how a complex estate is maintained and developed, and make a visible contribution to the University’s ambitious future, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 08 and 09 December 2026.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Michael Cooper - Strategic Maintenance Manager at [e-mail] or Tel: [phone].

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.

Generous pension scheme.

Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.

Family‑friendly policies supporting flexible working.

Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.

Staff car parking and discounted public travel.

Excellent training and development opportunities.

Staff wellbeing programmes.

Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.

Discounted learning.

Start‑up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

Salary Information:

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost‑of‑living‑related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Essential requirements

Please see job advert for more info

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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